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Parent, LGBTQ+ ally, former Catholic, recovering co-dependent, aspiring writer, dachshund lover

On Being Brave

The bravest thing I've ever done is put myself first.

imamamabear Uncategorized 2 Comments January 2, 2023 2 Minutes

New Beginning, Part II

I want to write again.  I’ve been wanting to do it for a while. I’ve started a new post {and stopped} at least three other times in the past twenty-one months.  It's like breaking awkward silence between friends. The longer it goes on, the harder it is to pick up the phone and make the … Continue reading New Beginning, Part II →

imamamabear Uncategorized 2 Comments July 8, 2021July 10, 2021 2 Minutes

Happy Anniversary

Heather called me this week.  When she calls, she always begins with the same question. “Is now a bad time?”  What neither of my daughters realize is that there’s never a bad time to hear from them.  Our usual mode of communication is text, so if I am being summoned to speak on the phone … Continue reading Happy Anniversary →

imamamabear Mama Bear LGBT, Parenting Transgender Teen 3 Comments October 6, 2019July 8, 2021 4 Minutes

Ode to Joy

Today, we said goodbye to our sweet pup, Cali.  She’s in a better place, at the Rainbow Bridge {how fitting}, and no longer suffering.  I’m pretty sure that covers most of the clichés one might offer in this situation.  Don't get me wrong, I don't think these clichés are trivial; I’m just not ready to … Continue reading Ode to Joy →

imamamabear Uncategorized 5 Comments July 31, 2019August 1, 2019 4 Minutes

Facebook

I hate to admit this. I love Facebook. A little too much.

imamamabear Mama Bear LGBT, Parenting Transgender Teen 3 Comments March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 4 Minutes

Sparking Joy

I got a new desk. Well, not exactly a new desk, more like a used, new-to-me desk. My sister relocated from Atlanta to Chicago and was unable to envision a spot for her custom made, antiqued grey, 300-pound concrete top, two-person desk at her urban loft. In case you can’t tell, I’ve a l w … Continue reading Sparking Joy →

imamamabear Mama Bear LGBT, Parenting Transgender Teen 6 Comments February 3, 2019February 5, 2019 6 Minutes

That Moment

I work at a soup kitchen located in the town where I live.  Not as a volunteer, but as one of two paid employees.  I was a volunteer for nine years before I was hired.  My interest in the soup kitchen began innocently.  I chaperoned a “field trip” for the school service club my daughter … Continue reading That Moment →

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imamamabear Mama Bear LGBT, Parenting Transgender Teen 4 Comments January 13, 2019February 3, 2019 4 Minutes

That’s a wrap!

As 2018 ends, instead of making promises to change who I am for 2019, I am going to do something different.

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imamamabear Mama Bear LGBT, Parenting Transgender Teen 7 Comments January 1, 2019February 3, 2019 2 Minutes

The Helpers

I haven’t been posting regularly.  October was a tough month.  It truly beat me down. 

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen 4 Comments November 4, 2018February 3, 2019 3 Minutes

Make A Difference

"Once you become aware, you become responsible." - Theo Schaffer

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen 1 Comment October 18, 2018February 3, 2019 4 Minutes

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